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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1895

Page

3

Births and social notes from the town

A boy and a girl were born to Mr and Mrs Ehle of Stoph let street twins. The Knights of St John of Huntington will attend the funeral of Capt Joseph Kopp in this city tomorrow. Captain Harrison of Fairfield avenue attended his granddaughter Emma Dahlman wedding to Edward Markel in the country yesterday. The St Martins Benevolent society of St Peters Catholic church elected officers Gustave Lauer president John Suelzer first secretary Theodore Schmidt second secretary Adam Koehl treasurer and George Alter John Tremmel Igratz Gruber on the standing committee. H W and Emma Felts sold lot 108 Zollars Swayne addition to Nancy E Hammond for 1000 dollars on Indiana avenue near Grace avenue. Many new residences have recently been erected in that south side area. A council committee Kelker Waltemath and Schied investigating disannexing southern South Wayne did not finish at Tuesday’s meeting but will report next meeting. petition includes names of prominent property holders.

St. Martin's Benevolent Society of St. Peter's Catholic Church Gustave Lauer John Suelzer Theodore Schmidt Adam Koehl Bernard Weber George Alter John Tremmel Igratz Gruber H. W Emma Felts Nancy E. Hammond Zollars & Swayne Indiana Avenue Grace Avenue Kelker, Waltemath and Schied South Wayne

Vest and watch bargain sparks odd street talk

A quirky exchange features Misto Stackton and Misto Dedgame discussing pants and a pot amid a noisy market scene. The dialogue includes talk of a wardrobe and a high straight flush as a playful aside.

Degenerate Harry Hayward Faces Twist of Death

Minneapolis dispatch details autopsy findings aligning Hayward with Cesare Lombroso’s degenerate traits three of four markers, notes his near-normal brain weight, and recounts his chilling calm at the gallows. Witnessed by detectives and clergy, his final remarks reflect forgiveness and ritualized farewell.

Minneapolis Harry Hayward Cesare Lombrosa Kate Ging Uline Aline Doyle Harry Doyles Mr. Doyle Clemens Mannix Hayward Sheriff Holmberg

Dramatic Funeral Scene at Lakewood Cemetery

At the simple burial of Hayward in Lakewood cemetery a widow breaks into a moaning prayer after placing flowers on the casket. She speaks of forgiveness for her son Harry as she collapses, while her elder son and husband support her during the tense moment. The scene ends with the young boy fainting near the bier.

Hayward Lakewood Cemetery Adry Thaddeus Harry

Cuban Insurrection Ties With Porto Rico Support

In New York Cuban exiles form alliances with Porto Rico as Spain faces dual uprisings. Porto Rico reportedly declares independence and authorities ready an army for a fresh revolt. In Omaha a Cuban sympathy meeting prompts Mayor Bemis to offer aid, but Judge Dundy warns of legal limits and Bemis withdraws the offer.

New York Dee Cuba Porto Rico Spain Omaha Bemis Dundy Federal Court United States John L. Webster Ireland

Democrats Indorse Governor Matthews for President in Indiana

Indianapolis dispatch reports the Democratic state central committee formally endorses Governor Claude Matthews as a 1896 presidential candidate. The meeting at the Grand hotel drew about 200 party members and many speakers, while silver faction opposed resolutions backing candidates.

Indianapolis Democratic State Central Committee Matthews Democrats of Indiana Union United States Claude Matthews National Democratic Party Grand Hotel

Apportionment Case Heard by Full Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the apportionment suit of William S. Denny and others against the state, with the decision deferred after a long session. Attorneys and notable county lawyers attended, and the case is known as the Apportionment Suit. The court took the matter under advisement.

Indiana United States Supreme ‘Court Lowry Indianapolis Supreme Court William S. Denny Fred E. Basler William A. Ketcham W. D. Bynum David Turpie Byron K. Elliott Jason B. Brown John E Lamb John T Marion County

Federation of Labor Backs Free Coinage and Labor Reforms

New York December 12 The Federation of Labor convention adopted resolutions favoring free coinage of silver and opposing capital punishment while opposing national arbitration. Debates covered boycott tactics and a bid to modify insurance contracts. Delegates discussed the distribution lists of endorsed and unfriendly firms and a sympathy resolution for striking housesmiths.

New York Federation of Labor Elderkin Chicago Federation Metropolitan Prudential Insurance Companies P. J. McGuire Lary

Panic in Chicago Department Store Sparks Mass Alarm

In Chicago on December 13 a large department store witnessed a panic that endangered hundreds of shoppers and caused chaotic scenes as people surged for exits. Police controlled the crowd, while investigators began assessing the incident and its causes.

Chicago

Chicago Man Arrested for Grocery Store Robbery and Assault

John Smith faces arrest in Chicago on charges of entering Mrs. Margaret Schepfdof’s store with four accomplices, choking the owner, and robbing her. A separate civil sale saw Eva Wood collect a judgment of 40 for a typewriter, with a coat and hat sold for a total of 5.60 to cover costs. Youths near Campbell Park Presbyterian Church routinely played poker behind the organ until the janitor broke up the game with a club. Captain Henry McGuire, a veteran tugboat skipper on the Chicago river, died in Waukegan after a brief illness.

John Smith Chicago Margaret Schepfdof Eva Wood Campbell Park Presbyterian Church Henry McGuire Waukegan

Financial, Grain and Livestock Prices on Dec 11 in New York and Chicago

New York quotes show money on call at 2 1/4 percent with various banker rates and silver and government bond values. Chicago Board of Trade lists Wheat, Corn, Oats, and live market futures. Park and Lard prices noted. Union Stock Yards data report hogs at 2.39 to 3.55, cattle from 2.60 to 5.10, and sheep from 1.75 to 4.40, with receipts around 49 000 hogs, 15 500 cattle, and 14 000 sheep.

New York Sterling Exchange United States Chicago Board of Trade Cape Cod Curiaco Des Union Texas

Mob forms to burn Kansas Medical College in grave robberies

In Topeka a mob gathered at 8 p m vowing to burn the Kansas Medical College where three women’s bodies were stolen from graves in the past three days. Governor calls out militia as faculty seek protection and police guard the building after the students are dismissed.

Topeka Kas Kansas Medical College

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Mrss. Ehle Stophlet Street Knights of St. John of Huntington Capt Joseph Kopp Captain Harrison Fairfield Avenue Emma Dahlman Edward Markel Everett & Doud Nat. Bank Calhoun and Berry Sts South Side Wall Paper Store S. Calhoun ST Hanna, Force, John and Gay Streets Frank G. Klotz Cele Koons & Schlenk Blacksmqs Calhoun Street Phillip Grap Lafayette Street Kernan Taber St West Side Calhoun Mr. Stackton Dedgame Science Mannixz Joe Father Cleary Father Timothy Father Christy John Day Smith Phil Mcgearden Democratic Committee Geralning Decatur Chase and Iguis Fataus Anderson William Edwards Alexandria New York City Harlem Dr. Cox Elwoop Thomas A. Cox Marietta Thomas Myers Syracuse Levi Keshn Milford Baltimore and Ohio Richmond Celia Sparks Danville Central Normal College Hendricks County Mitchell S, Ke, Nicholson Kokomo John K. Smith Wayne National Bank Cambridge City United States Mail Full Supreme Court Lebanon Big Four J. T. F. Shannon Shannon Franklin John R. Brickett White River Township A. M. Hall Butler University Professor Hall Irvington Brickett John Thompson Charles Lowry Thompson Scottsspureg Farmers’ Institute Brazil Mary Wright Jefferson Wright Rock Run Federation Or Labor Action New York Financial MOB Spirit Lynch Pabst Beer Milwaukee Sos Clay Street Pennsylvania Station Pennsylvania Lines Central Time Fort Wayne Ind Nickel Tredfork Chicagog & Lowsrr Boston Cleveland Mail Eastern Express Princip A. W. Johnston B. F. Horner Cleveland M. C. Baker Mont Faultless Chemical Co Baltimore, MD Lave Erie and Western Cincinnati Louisville R. R Ohio Chrisimas Co. F. Daly H. C. Parker A. Hattersley & Sons E. Main ST Ft. Wayne Louisville Lake Erie & Western Railroads Connersville New Castle Rushville Canada Fort Wayrtee Fort Wave Philley Ft. W C. and L. Railroad F Daly HC Parker Ndianapolis uFand Rapids and Andiana Grand Rapids North Seuth Cincinnat Richmound Grand Rapides Bea Toledo Express Atlantic Express Lafayette Accom’n. Ar Dmited A West Pacific A Press Kansas City Express Lafayette N. Ane St. Louis Limited D. Indianapolis Indianapils Vou Pu ‘Opm Ag Fort T Wayne New York Palace New York Vestibule Limited Pacific Limited Express Cannon Ball Kansas City R. G. Thompson J.C. Peltier Undertaker West Wayne St Hamilton National Bank Capital Basel En Bavenal Bank John Mohe JE JB White National Bank Fort Wayne, Ind Evening Post East Berry Street Fort Wayne, Inn Evenine Post
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